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  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Shift - Politics

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    Jesus had his own way, his own politics. We must make a shift away from world influences and be influenced by the ways of Jesus.

    When a person in our community found out that this was my eighth year of ministry at this church he told me the following. The first 3 years a pastor is at a church the congregation loves you. The second 3 years a pastor is at the church the congregation puts up with you. The last 3 years a pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,542 views

    A message on why We as Christians should not celebrate Halloween

    Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual? In North America, the yearly observance of Halloween amounts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Engaging Our Culture: A Baptist Case For Involvement Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    Exploring some issues in our world and culture from a Christian perspective, to equip us to live as Christians in our world. This first sermon sketches history and makes a case for engaging our culture

    Engaging Our Culture: A Baptist Case For Involvement Romans 12:1-2, John 17:14-18 January 9, 2005 Intro: I believe that part of my job as a preacher is to speak words of hope, of encouragement, of help for the difficulties that each of us face as we journey through life. To remind us over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Interact Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    We need to go to where people are at to reach them for Christ!

    Theme: SpringLife Purpose: We need to go reach people where they are at—invest in people’s lives This morning I want to have a little audience participation. Come on it will be painless. Hands raised, how many of you this morning love to bowl? How many of you love football? Nascar? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Plugging The Leak In Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 40,942 views

    Billy Sunday observed "If there’s no joy in your religion, you’ve got a leak in your faith." In a world that is often discouraging and frustrating, how can a Christian keep the Joy of the Lord as their strength?

    OPEN: In 1937 architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for industrialist Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining distinguished guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water seeped through directly above Johnson himself, dripping steadily onto his bald head. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Citizenship Day

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,879 views

    In his letter to the Philippians, Paul writes: “But our citizenship is in heaven." This sermon explores that idea.

    When I was in college, one of my friends, who immigrated to this country from South Korea with his family when he was 14, became a citizen of the U.S. First he lived in this country for some time, learning the language and gaining familiarity with its customs. Then he went through a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Identifying Apostates Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    Exposition of Jude 5-11

    Text: Jude 5-11, Title: Identifying the Apostates, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/10/06, AM A. Opening illustration: The First Battle of Bull Run might not have been a smashing Confederate victory without the flowing curls of Rose Greenhow. On July 9, 1861 she hid a message in her lovely tresses; when she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Controls Your Time?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    A sermon on throwing out other people’s opinions and only be concerned with One’s opinion, and that is the Lord’s. Based on 1 Peter 4:1-5

    Sermon for 5/1/2005 1 Peter 4:1-5 Introduction: Napoleon—when he conquered Europe took his family and he sat them every one in great places over the many kingdoms and states and nations of Europe that he’d conquered. Whenever he’d conquered a country, he’d put his relative over it to be ruler. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Reliable Witness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    Since we cannot have a face to face with Jesus, we need to rely on a reliable witness so we can learn about Him.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of us would like to see Jesus in person. Who would like to speak with Him, and walk with Him, maybe even go shopping with Him? • I think we all would like to be able to sit down and have a face to face with Jesus. I had a friend of mine I used to work with who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,642 views

    Understanding what it means to be more than a conqueror!

    A few years ago, there were many groups of young Christians that would go out into the streets of New York City, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ without fear of no one. These young Christians would set up tents in many parts of the city and preach the gospel to many people and they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Windswept

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    America is a land swept by the winds of change. Are they destructive? Yes, if we invest in religion without integrity and if we accept leaders committed to materialism. But refreshing winds are possible as we the church are in touch with the Spirit.

    In the hills of eastern Kentucky, not far from where we once lived, there is a hidden-away estate called Windswept. If you crawl up the winding grade of US 421 to the wide place in the road called Morrill, off to your left there is a driveway that leads to a lovely stone house. Windswept was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying In Love For All The Right Reasons

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    Part two of a three part series on Marriage

    I am currently working with a group of middle and high school students through a community initiative called “Communities That Care.” CTC is seeking to develop a climate in our county that will reduce drug, alcohol, and tobacco use as well as create a more pro-active involvement among our youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Christmas In The City

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,397 views

    A Christmas textual sermon on John 14:27. (Portions adapted from Jonathan Edwards and Alexander MacLaren)

    Sermon for 12/3/2006 John 14:27 Christ Came to Bring Peace Not Christmas Stress Introduction: From Children’s Christmas Program- It’s traffic, it’s people, it’s lights and noise. It’s busy moms and dads, it’s cranky girls and boys. It’s hustling and bustling, it’s high priced toys. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Faith Of Mary

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,840 views

    This sermon looks at Mary and the faith she displayed and garners lessons about faith. It ends with a call to faith in action.

    The Faith ?Of Mary Dr. Tim Smith? Luke 1:26-38 Video: Why Is It Me. Why is it me God has asked? It must have been a question with which Mary wrestled. Mary has captured the attention and affection of generations of believers, but more importantly, she caught the attention of God! For she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Article #13 - The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
     | 6,554 views

    Thirteenth in a sixteen-part series, this sermon looks at the Nazarene Article of Faith specific to the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

    Article of Faith #13 - The Lord’s Supper Date: Sunday, September 5, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Each week as we conclude our time of prayer, we repeat the words that Jesus used to teach his disciples how to pray. We pray the Lord’s Prayer, not so much for the sake of the words, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene